Markets Chicago corn futures dip on better U.S. crop condition LONDON: Chicago corn futures were slightly lower on Wednesday with the improved condition of the U.S. crop keeping the m Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:28am
Markets Sterling steadies after four days of falls, PM Johnson in N.Ireland LONDON: Sterling steadied on Wednesday after four days of steep losses, rising 0.2% against the dollar, though it was on Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:21am
Business & Finance Japan's Mizuho Q1 profit up 0.8pc on overseas lending strength TOKYO: Mizuho Financial Group reported on Wednesday a 0.8% rise in first-quarter net profit, with strength in its overse Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:19am
World Japan delays budget surplus forecast to 2027 as fiscal reform struggles TOKYO: Japan pushed back projections on Wednesday for bringing its budget into surplus, in a sign Prime Minister Shinzo Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:15am
Markets Euro zone growth halves, inflation slows in spur for ECB BRUSSELS: Euro zone economic growth halved in the second quarter and inflation slowed sharply in July, reinforcing marke Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:12am
Markets TOCOM drops to 2-week low as Indonesia, Malaysia end export curb TOKYO: Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures dropped to a 2-week low on Wednesday as investors were concerned that so Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:10am
Business & Finance Turkish central bank lowers 2019 inflation forecast to 13.9pc ANKARA: Turkey's central bank lowered it 2019 inflation forecast on Wednesday and governor Murat Uysal said the bank has Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:09am
Business & Finance Mazda set to post 70% drop in Q1 operating profit TOKYO: Mazda Motor Corp saw a drop of around 70% in its first-quarter operating profit, as the Japanese automaker conti Published 31 Jul, 2019 11:08am
Business & Finance Air France-KLM profits climb in 'challenging' market PARIS: Air France-KLM reported Wednesday a solid increase in operating profits as more people flew on its network, but g Published 31 Jul, 2019 10:46am
Business & Finance IRSA releases 440,500 cusecs water ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Tuesday released 440,500 cusecs water from various rim stations with Published 31 Jul, 2019 09:16am
Markets Oman signs gas exploration agreement with Italy's Eni and BP Oman DUBAI: Oman's ministry of oil and gas has signed a gas exploration agreement with Italy's Eni and BP Oman for concession Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:43am
Business & Finance Lloyds Bank profits fall after fresh $669 mn PPI charge LONDON: Britain's biggest mortgage lender Lloyds Banking Group posted weaker-than-expected pretax profits on Wednesday, Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:40am
Business & Finance Turkish lira gains, investors await cenbank inflation report ISTANBUL: Turkey's lira strengthened slightly on Wednesday ahead of an expected revision in the central bank's inflation Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:29am
World Panasonic posts bigger than expected 44pc slump in Q1 profit TOKYO: Japan's Panasonic Corp reported on Wednesday a sharper than expected 44% plunge in first-quarter operating profit Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:26am
Business & Finance Puma ups outlook after Man City, basketball boost BERLIN: German sportswear group Puma raised its forecasts for full-year sales growth and operating profit on Wednesday Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:25am
Markets Australian shares fall, weighed by lenders, builders; NZ slips Australian shares fell on Wednesday, led by losses in financial and construction firms, as investors booked profits a da Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:19am
World Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17 KABUL: An explosion on Wednesday hit a bus travelling on a highway between two key cities in western Afghanistan, killin Updated 31 Jul, 2019 08:43am
Markets Australia dollar tries to snap losing streak on inflation news SYDNEY: The Australian dollar edged up from six-week lows on Wednesday as inflation data proved a shade firmer than fore Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:16am
World French inflation eased in July compared to the previous month PARIS: French inflation eased in July compared to the previous month, data showed on Wednesday, in the latest set of lac Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:12am
Markets CBOT corn may fall to $4.04-3/4 SINGAPORE: CBOT September corn may break a support at $4.10-1/2 and fall towards $4.04-3/4 per bushel, driven by a wave Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:11am